Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Type	Smartphone
Series	Samsung Galaxy A series
Family	Samsung Galaxy
First released	December 16, 2023;19 months ago (2023-12-16)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy A24
Successor	Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Related	Samsung Galaxy A05 Samsung Galaxy A15 Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Compatible networks	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
Form factor	Slate
Colors	Blue Black, Blue, Light Blue, Yellow
Dimensions	161 mm (6.3 in) H 76.5 mm (3.01 in) W 8.3 mm (0.33 in) D
Weight	197 g (6.9 oz)
Operating system	Original: Android 14 with One UI 6.0 Current: Android 15 with One UI 7.0
System-on-chip	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G68
Memory	6, 8 GB RAM
Storage	128, 256 GB
Removable storage	Micro SD up to 1TB
SIM	Nano-SIM
Battery	Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging	Fast charging 25W (in-box charger not included)
Rear camera	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) LED flash, panorama, HDR 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) 1080p@30fps
Display	6.5 in (170 mm) 1080 x 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Sound	Stereo speakers
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Data inputs	Multi-touch screen USB Type-C 2.0 Fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass
Made in	Vietnam
Website	www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a25/buy/galaxy-a25-5g-128gb-uscellular-sm-a256uzkausc/
References	[1] [2]

The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is a mid-range Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. It was announced on 11 December 2023 and was released along with the Samsung Galaxy A15 5 days later. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

It is Samsung's A2x smartphone of 2024 that sits in between the A15 and A35.

Design

The display is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The back panel and side are made of frosted plastic.

The design of the Galaxy A25 5G looks almost similar to its predecessor, but the rear panel is now completely flat, and the transition between the rear panel and the camera unit is smoother. Also Galaxy A25 5G has protection against moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard.

There is a USB-C connector, speaker and microphone on the bottom and depending on the version slot for 1 SIM card and microSD memory card up to 1 TB or hybrid slot for 2 SIM cards. The second microphone is located on top. On the right side are the volume buttons and the smartphone lock button combined with a fingerprint sensor to form the new hallmark.

The smartphone is sold in 4 colors, Brave Black, Personality Yellow, Fantasy Blue, and Optimistic Blue, unlike its predecessor. ^[7]

Specifications

Hardware

The Galaxy A25 5G is a smartphone with a slate-type factor form, which is 162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm in size and weighs 195 grams. ^[1]

The device is equipped with GSM, HSPA, LTE and 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band with Bluetooth 5 Wi-Fi Direct support and hotspot support. 1 with A2DP and LE, GPS with BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS and QZSS and NFC. It has a USB-C 2.0 port. It also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It is resistant to water and dust with IP67 certification.

It has a 6.5 inch diagonal touchscreen, Super AMOLED type, rounded corners and a resolution of 1080 × 2340 pixels. Supports 120 Hz refresh rate. As a protection it uses Gorilla Glass 5.

The 5000 mAh lithium polymer battery is not removable by the user. Supports fast charging at 25 W and in 30 minutes, the device manages to charge 50% of its battery. The complete charging process took approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, which was also the expected time for a full charge according to the software.

The chipset is a Mediatek Helio G99 with an octa-core CPU (2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz + 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2 GHz). Internal storage of the device is 128 GB expandable with a microSD card up to 1 TB, while the RAM is 4 to 8 GB (depending on the version chosen).

The rear camera has a 50 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 opening. The main camera is equipped with a PDAF, OIS, HDR mode and flash LED, capable of recording up to 4K 30fps videos, while the front camera is a single 13 MP sensor. ^[8]

Software

The phones were released with Android 14 and Samsung's custom One UI 6.0 software overlay. ^[9] The good news to all Galaxy users is that the list of software features reserved for the flagships has been shrinking in recent years and currently includes niche things like Samsung DeX. ^[10] Samsung has promised 4 years of major Android OS and One UI updates and 1 additional year of security updates for a total of 5 years worth of updates to the Galaxy A25 5G (meaning support may end in 2029). ^[9] One UI 6.1 with the March 2025 security patch was released on April 8, 2025. ^[11]

In June 2025, Samsung had released One UI 7 to select Galaxy A series phones, including the Galaxy A25 5G, and is based on Android 15. ^[12]

References

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4. "Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A15 5G, Galaxy A15 4G Launched: Price, Specifications". Gadgets360. 11 December 2023.
5. "Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Galaxy A15 5G with Awesome Camera and New Editing Features Launched in India". Samsung Newsroom. 27 December 2023.
6. Mihai, Matei (11 December 2023). "Galaxy A15 and Galaxy A25 go official with 'Key Island' design". SAMMOBILE.
7. "Samsung Galaxy A25 5G design, colorway and spec rumors corroborated in new leaks". News. NotebookCheck.net. November 17, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
8. Kimovil (15 April 2025). "Samsung Galaxy A25 5G camera test and photos taken with it". Kimovil. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
9. "Samsung Galaxy A25 review: Software and performance". GSMArena. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
10. "Samsung Galaxy A25 review". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
11. "Galaxy A25 gets more secure with March 2025 security update". SamMobile. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
12. "One UI 7 rollout likely for these Samsung Galaxy devices in June 2025". Sammy Fans. June 2, 2025. Archived from the original on June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.